Service Manual

Removing the memory modules

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working

inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/

regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1. Remove the

left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the power-supply unit".

Procedure

1. Locate the memory-module slots on the system board. For more information, see "System-board components".

2. Push the securing clips away from the memory module.

3. Grasp the memory module near the securing clip, and then gently ease the memory module out of the memory-module slot.

NOTE: Repeat step 2 to step 3 to remove any other memory modules installed in your computer.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch the

components on the memory module.

1. memory module 2. securing clips (2)

3. memory-module slot 4. system board